and lexus. we asked total strangers to watch it for us. thank you so much. i appreciate it. i'll be right back. they didn't take a dime. how much in fees does your bank take to watch your money? if your bank takes more money than a stranger, you need an ally. ally bank. your money needs an ally. >>> we're back now. at the top of the show, we asked, why are you awake? our producer john tower with your answers. j.t.? >> you might have to explain something to me. new pajamas are out from the peter alexander collection, but do i really want to spend $100? another one, omg, peter alexander just released his zebra print onesie. >> yeah, good time with that. my australian brother peter alexander makes women's sleep wear. that's all we got, j.t. thanks very much. "morning joe" begins right now. >>> good morning. it is monday, february 18th. welcome to "morning joe," everybody. did you know it's president's day? >> oh, my -- >> what? >> the kids are home. yes, they are. with us onset, msnbc and "time" magazine senior political analysis mark halprin and john heilman. hi, willie. >> hi, is this holi